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Cybersecurity Roles, Processes & Operating System Security

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Course Summary

This course provides an overview of cybersecurity roles, processes, and operating system security. Students will learn about various security threats and vulnerabilities, as well as techniques for protecting systems and networks.

Key Learning Points

Learn about the roles and responsibilities of cybersecurity professionals
Understand the processes and procedures involved in securing systems and networks
Explore the various threats and vulnerabilities that can compromise security

Learning Outcomes

Understand the importance of cybersecurity in protecting systems and networks
Identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities
Learn techniques for securing operating systems and networks

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic knowledge of computer systems and networks
Familiarity with common cybersecurity terminology

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Self-paced
Online
Video lectures
Quizzes and assignments

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Description

This course gives you the background needed to understand basic Cybersecurity around people. process and technology. You will learn:

● Understand the key cybersecurity roles within an Organization. ● List key cybersecurity processes and an example of each process. ● Describe the architecture, file systems, and basic commands for multiple operating systems including Windows, Mac/OS, Linux and Mobile. ● Understand the concept of Virtualization as it relates to cybersecurity Finally, you will begin to learn about organizations and resources to further research cybersecurity issues in the Modern era. This course is intended for anyone who wants to gain a basic understanding of Cybersecurity or as the second course in a series of courses to acquire the skills to work in the Cybersecurity field as a Jr Cybersecurity Analyst. The completion of this course also makes you eligible to earn the Cybersecurity Roles, Processes & Operating System Security IBM digital badge. More information about the badge can be found here: https://www.youracclaim.com/org/ibm/badge/cybersecurity-roles-processes-operating-system-security

Outline

People Process & Technology
Welcome to People, Process and Operating System Fundamentals for Cybersecurity
Overview of People, Process and Technologies
What is IT Security?
Frameworks and their purpose
Roles in Security
Introduction to Process
Business Process Management Overview
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Overview
Key ITIL Processes
Earn an IBM digital badge
Your Subject Matter Experts
ITIL framework
What is IT Service Management?
Welcome to People, Process and Operating System Fundamentals for Cybersecurity
Frameworks, Policies and Roles
Business Process Management and IT Infrastructure Library Basics
People, Process and Technology

Examples & Principles of the CIA Triad
Introduction to the CIA Triad module
Who are Alice, Bob and Trudy?
Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability
Authenticity and Accountability
Priscilla Mariel Guzman Angulo - What's important for my job.
Threat Horizon 2019: Disruption. Distortion. Deterioration
Further discussion of confidentiality, integrity and availability
Principles of the CIA Triad

Authentication and Access Control
Introduction to Authentication and Access Control
Identification and AAA
Access Control Methods
Access Control - Physical and Logical
Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)
OWASP Top 10 Project
What is AAA?
Access Control
Authentication and Access control

Windows Operating System Security Basics
Welcome to operating system fundamentals
User and Kernel Mode
File Systems
Directory Structure
Shortcuts and Commands
Additional Shortcuts
User and Kernel Modes
File Systems and Directory Structure
Shortcuts and Commands
Windows Operating System Security Basics

Linux Operating System Security Basics
Key Components
File Systems
Basic Commands
Permissions and Owners
Pentestmonkey research
Key Components
File systems
Linux Basic Commands
Linux Operating System security basics

macOS Security Basics
macOS Auditing
macOS Security Settings
macOS Recovery
macOS Developer resources
macOS Resources Knowledge Check

Overview of Virtualization
Virtualization module introduction
An Overview of Virtualization
Virtualization to Cloud
What is Cloud Computing?
Cloud Benefits, Security and Governance
Wrap up
SANS Institute research exercise
Differences between virtualization and cloud - RedHat
Virtualization Basics and Cloud Computing
Virtualization Basics

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the roles, processes and operating system security aspects of cybersecurity with this comprehensive course. Users have praised the course for its practical and hands-on approach to learning cybersecurity.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Practical and hands-on approach to learning cybersecurity

Pros from User Reviews

Comprehensive coverage of cybersecurity topics
Real-world examples and scenarios
Engaging and knowledgeable instructors
Interactive and challenging assignments
Great preparation for cybersecurity certification exams

Cons from User Reviews

Some technical concepts may be overwhelming for beginners
Limited opportunities for peer-to-peer interaction
No certificate of completion for free version of the course
Occasional technical issues with the Coursera platform
Some users found the course to be too long and time-consuming

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